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| Integrated tube amplifier for large speakers I would buy the speakers first and see how well your Jolida drives them. As far as which taps to use try both to see which gives you the better sound. If you decide to change out the amp you might want to research a Cary SLI-80. There are a couple... | |
| need help for speaker cable This person makes some very nice and affordable cables. I use his interconnects and I am very pleased with their performance.https://www.dysonaudio.com/collections/audiophile-speaker-cablesChuck | |
| Need advice on subwoofer for maggies I was thinking of trying a pair of SVS with my Focal 1008 monitors. They offer a free home trial along with free shipping to and fro so hard to beat. I have not heard them so I can't comment on the sound but they do seem to get good reviews and ar... | |
| Best speaker/system piano concerts Kalali nailed it all of those will sound more like a Piano and be more beneficial (physically & mentally) then sitting and listening to recorded music.I play a Mason & Hamlin myself (Classical Piano) predominantly Chopin. Chuck | |
| Best speaker/system piano concerts Without going into wordy sonic descriptors I would go with Focals you pick the model based on budget along with Pass Labs amplification preferable something in the XA series. Chuck | |
| Any real sonic improvement using 2 or 3 belts on VPI tables? I use two on my classic and according to my rpm gauge I get slightly better speed control. | |
| how to connect power for amps The 14 gauge AWG power cord is designed to handle the rated 15 amps for which the unit was designed. I would suggest you calculate what your load requirements are per Kalali's recomendation and go from there. If you research a few threads on Audio... | |
| how to connect power for amps I use a Hammond Hospital Grade Power Strip and it works very well and is very affordable.http://www.hammondmfg.com/1584h.htm | |
| Replacing generic RECEPTACLES These are very good as well I use them in my system. Chuckhttp://voodoocable.net/product/voodoo-ubbell-audio-grade-ac-outlet/ | |
| Inexpensive Tube Integrated Amp (Hybrid) To Use With Coincident Speakers You might look into a used Cary SLI-80 or elusive disc has a good price on a Cayan Tube Integrated and is well reviewed by Stereophile. http://www.elusivedisc.com/Cayin-A-50T-MKII-Tube-Integrated-Amp/productinfo/CAYA50TMK2/Here is a Prolouge from ... | |
| Preamp under $2,000 used There are a couple of conrad johnson pre-amps currently listed on this site. No affiliation with either seller. CJ is a premier manufacturer of tubed pre-amps and support their products very well. Chuck | |
| Phono stage I recommend the Herron VTPH-2 ! I am using NOS Tele's in mine and it sounds fantastic. Also great support. Chuck | |
| First time tube integrated buy I would consider a Cary SLI-80 very well built with excellent support by an American Manufacturer. Owned one for several years before going to Pass Mono-Blocs. Chuck | |
| Best phono cartridge under $350 Dennon103r | |
| Looking for amp advice (punk, rock & reggae edition) If you really want to make those Focals sing I would seriously look into a Pass INT30A but it is a bit beynd your budget (around $3500 used). I used one for awhile driving my 1008Be's before moving on to a pair of Pass xa100.5's and it is excellen... |